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Document describing a process to help builders, homeowners, and designers select energy-efficient windows for new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones.
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Research study documenting market-ready energy solutions to improve the efficiency of new affordable housing in the marine climate of Washington State.
Guide
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
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Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.
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Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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Article describing how to detail head flashing above a window.
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Report describing a comprehensive analysis on energy savings from multiple types of shading devices in multiple climate zones.
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Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.
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Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
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This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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Expert meeting report aimed at a greater understanding of the windows research that Building America partners and national laboratories are engaged in to help professionals and consumers choose best practice strategies.
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Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
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Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
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Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
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Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation about advanced framing techniques for high-performance home construction.
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Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation on upgrading or replacing windows in existing homes, based on research by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation.
